Medical Affairs Intern at Edwards Lifesciences | Apply Now
Medical Affairs Intern opportunities at Edwards Lifesciences offer aspiring life science professionals a chance to gain hands-on experience in clinical research, scientific communication, evidence generation, and project management. This exciting job in Japan allows graduate students to work alongside industry experts while contributing to meaningful projects that improve patient outcomes. If you are seeking a biology intern job within a global healthcare company, this internship could be an excellent stepping stone toward a successful career in Medical Affairs.
- Job Position: Medical Affairs Intern
- Location: Tokyo, Japan
- Job ID: Req-48400
About the Company
Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, specializing in technologies that improve the lives of people with structural heart disease and critical care needs. The company is committed to advancing healthcare through scientific excellence, clinical evidence generation, and collaboration with healthcare professionals worldwide.
Medical Affairs is a key organization of scientific excellence that contributes to transforming treatment landscapes and improving access to care by generating critical clinical evidence and educating internal and external stakeholders. Through its projects and activities, Medical Affairs helps improve patients’ lives and quality of life globally.
Medical Affairs Intern Description
Intern roles at Edwards Lifesciences provide an opportunity to combine science, engineering, and business within Medical Affairs projects and activities. Interns will be assigned to one or two studies/projects within THV and/or TMTT business areas and collaborate with Medical Affairs professionals, internal colleagues, and external principal investigators to generate valuable clinical evidence.
This job in Japan offers exposure to clinical research, scientific communication, data interpretation, project coordination, medical congress participation, and operational excellence initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Medical Affairs Intern applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Completed a 4-year college or university program with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree.
- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program (Master’s or Ph.D.) or above.
- Basic scientific knowledge in biology.
- Strong scientific writing skills for drafting reports and documenting actions.
- Leadership mindset with self-starter qualities and collaborative working abilities.
- Strong coordination and project management skills across multidisciplinary teams.
PreferredÂ
Medical Affairs Intern candidates with the following qualifications will be preferred:
- Good English and Japanese speaking and writing skills for internal and external communication.
- Ability to integrate various information and business situations within Edwards Lifesciences.
- Capability to perform effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Commitment to adhering to company rules and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Medical Affairs Intern candidates will support clinical evidence generation and Medical Affairs activities through the following responsibilities:
- Designing studies, planning refinements, and drafting key study documents.
- Providing appropriate scientific comments on draft manuscripts and abstracts.
- Analyzing and interpreting received data or reported results and preparing feedback or next actions.
- Coordinating and supporting Round Table Discussions and Advisory Board meetings.
- Supporting scientific exchanges with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) through medical congresses and other engagement opportunities.
- Summarizing flash reports and preparing digest articles from key medical congress presentations.
- Supporting and conducting product material reviews using the Veeva system.
- Participating in operational excellence projects utilizing new AI systems.
- Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project milestones.
Why Consider This Medical Affairs Intern Job?
Biology job seekers looking to build expertise in clinical research, medical affairs, healthcare innovation, and scientific communications will find valuable learning opportunities through this internship. The role offers practical industry exposure while allowing interns to contribute to projects that support patient care and medical advancement.
